iWISP to build fiber for 54 Charlesburg homes under Virginia BEED program; county updates project timelines Caroline County officials and iWISP outlined plans to connect 54 homes in Charlesburg excluded from earlier VADI funding, with contracts expected in May and construction hoped to begin in June; countywide projects face weather and permitting delays but remain on multi‑month timelines.

iWISP is gearing up to bring high-speed fiber internet to 54 homes in Charlesburg, ensuring no one is left behind in the digital age!

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Senate finance panel advances SB152 to expand broadband affordability program The Senate Finance Committee advanced a committee substitute for SB152, preserving repair and expansion funds and creating a state-run low-income broadband assistance program that could grow from $10 million to up to $45 million in later years; the committee recorded a due-pass on the substitute.

New Mexico's Senate Finance Committee just advanced a groundbreaking bill to expand broadband access and affordability, potentially unlocking millions for low-income families!

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Vermont officials say fiber buildout has reached all but about 1,800 addresses Vermont Community Broadband Board and Communications Union District leaders told the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on Jan. 29 that the statewide fiber program has reached roughly 315,000 addresses and that about 1,800 remaining locations lack access. Officials urged federal BEAD approvals and outlined affordability and technical steps to finish service to those sites.

Vermont is on the brink of achieving universal broadband access, with just 1,800 addresses left to connect, but challenges remain in reaching those last few locations.

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United Communications says county partnership helped deliver fiber to rural Williamson County United Communications told commissioners it invested more than $60 million in Williamson County broadband, partly leveraging ARPA and state grants, and announced the county is now an '8‑gig certified community.'

Williamson County is now an "8-gig certified community" thanks to a $60 million investment in fiber broadband, bringing high-speed internet to underserved areas and even providing free service to volunteer fire departments!

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Haywood County says federal, state programs have cut unserved broadband locations to roughly 120–131 At the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting, community and economic development manager Hannah White told commissioners multiple federal and state awards and provider builds have reduced Haywood County’s unserved locations from thousands to about 120–131 remaining and urged residents to verify service on the FCC map.

Haywood County is on the brink of bridging the digital divide, with only about 120-131 unserved locations left after significant federal and state broadband initiatives!

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County Board Supports Broadband Access Survey and Establishes New State Aid Highway Board unanimously backs broadband plan and approves County State Highway establishment for funding.

Pine County officials are taking bold steps to enhance broadband access and improve local transportation, paving the way for a more connected and mobile community.

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RSG Telecom outlines broadband expansion plan for Columbia County's underserved areas Columbia County plans open access fiber network to connect underserved residents and businesses.

Columbia County is set to revolutionize internet access with a new fiber broadband network that promises to connect underserved areas and foster competition among service providers.

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New Mexico transfers broadband deployment functions to Office of Broadband Access and Expansion New Mexico shifts broadband deployment responsibilities to enhance connectivity programs

New Mexico is taking a bold step to bridge the digital divide by transferring broadband deployment responsibilities to a new dedicated office, potentially transforming internet access across the state.

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Residents demand improved cell service and internet access in rural community meeting Local residents highlight dangers of inadequate cell coverage and urge for durable infrastructure.

Nevada County residents are demanding urgent improvements to cell service after sharing life-threatening stories of accidents and emergencies caused by inadequate coverage.

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Representative Pfluger questions barriers to Texas broadband deployment funding Pfluger raises concerns over delays in broadband funding linked to federal requirements.

Lawmakers are raising alarm bells over the slow rollout of $42 billion in broadband funding, blaming federal policies for stalling critical connectivity in underserved communities.

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Rural residents demand better broadband access amid frustrations with CenturyLink and local providers Residents express frustration over inadequate broadband access despite proximity to major service providers.

Rural residents of Pine County are demanding better broadband access after facing outrageous costs and unreliable service, highlighting a growing divide in connectivity.

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Pine City residents demand better broadband access amid ongoing service struggles Broadband access is essential for households, yet many rural areas still lack reliable service.

Pine County residents are calling for broadband access to be recognized as a vital utility, highlighting the struggles faced by families in rural areas during the ongoing digital divide.

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